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Introduction

This is a visual data story on popular footwear choices.

What shoe types are common at different times of the day? Which shoe types tend to be preferred for specific activities? How do shoe types differ among people of different age groups?

About the Data

The data used in this visual story was collected by observing the types of shoes people wear in public spaces at different times of the day. These observations were then submitted as responses to quiz questions on Google Forms. The dataset was cleaned prior to analysis to minimize the effects of any inconsistencies.

Plots

Plot 1: A plot that shows how popular different shoes are at different times of the day. Plot 2: A plot that shows how shoe types differ depending on the activity they are used for Plot 3: A plot that shows how shoe types vary among different age groups

Key Findings

From the first plot, we can see that the most popular type of shoe worn in the morning is sneakers. This makes sense as sneakers are comfortable, fashionable, and versatile. Whether you’re going to university, out and about, or heading to work, it’s quite common to see people wearing sneakers. The second most preferred shoe type was boots, followed by men’s dress shoes and flats. Again, this makes sense, as we would expect to see people commuting to work in the morning, and boots and men’s dress shoes are common footwear choices for professional settings. In the afternoon, once again sneakers are more common, although they are not as popular as in the morning. They are followed closely by flats, and then men’s dress shoes. Sneakers remain expectedly popular, as we saw in Project 2-they were the most popular footwear type. Flats were also seen to be a popular choice of footwear, although it’s slightly surprising to see them frequently worn as the weather gets colder. Men’s dress shoes being popular in the afternoon could reflect people leaving work around that time, as it tends to be a preferred work shoe. At night, the most popular shoe type observed was traditional/cultural footwear. This is quite surprising and is likely a reflection of the context in which the data was collected-like a traditional/cultural event-rather than a true representation of the most commonly worn shoe type at night. Based on our findings so far, we would otherwise expect sneakers to be the most popular choice at night due to their versatility.

From the second plot, we can see that sneakers tend to be the most preferred type of shoe regardless of activity. The only exception is when observations were made of people who were dressed up for school or an events etc., where sneakers were not seen. This makes sense, as school uniforms often have strict footwear codes, and dress codes for formal events typically require more formal shoes. It also reinforces why sneakers are a preferred choice for many, as they are comfortable, and can be styled up or down depending on the occasion. It was slightly surprising to see that boots, heels, men’s dress shoes, and sneakers were all equally worn for work. I would have expected to see some difference in their frequencies.

From plot 3, it is very evident that young adults clearly prefer sneakers, with some also choosing men’s dress shoes. This makes sense, as sneakers are extremely common among university students, where many young adults spend their time. The only time heels were on observed was on adults, which is logical, as they are more likely to wear them for work or formal reasons.

We can also see that both children and seniors were mostly seen wearing boots or flats. This also makes sense, although I would’ve expected to see more children wearing sneakers. Teens preferred flats or sneakers, which also makes sense-both are fashionable and comfortable. Some schools allow students to wear sneakers, and summer uniforms often include flats, which could explain these observations.

Conclusion

It was interesting to explore the different types of footwear people preferred wear in public spaces, and how factors such as the time of the day, age group, and activity influenced their choices. Across all plots, it was evident that sneakers were the most popular footwear choice. This aligns with the findings from project 2, where sneakers were the most popular shoe type. As we discussed in the Key Findings section, we observed that footwear preferences varied by age group, and that certain types of shoes were favored for specific activities. We also noticed variations in the types of shoes that were preferred depending on the time of day. However, it’s important to note that the data collected at night was likely influenced by a traditional/cultural event, making it less representative of the general public’s nighttime footwear choices.